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Using appreciative inquiry to frame the appraisal of an Australian Initial Teacher Education Program

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posted on 2023-05-17, 19:37 authored by Allen, JM, Innes, M
This paper reports on a study that investigated the process and outcomes of using Appreciative Inquiry (AI) in an Australian initial teacher education (ITE) program review. The aim of the study, which drew on a sample of teaching staff involved in this Master of Teaching program, was to gain an understanding of the extent to which the application of the AI framework can be used effectively in the review of ITE programs. AI promotes collegial reflective practice and the generation of positive resolutions and thus aligned with the purposes of the review that were to foster collaboration, strengthen staff morale and, subsequently, build a stronger program for students. This paper provides a perceptual account of the AI review process as reported by the facilitators and a sample of review participants, and contributes to international literature in the areas of ITE program appraisal, organisational reform and Appreciative Inquiry.

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Publication title

Australian Journal of Teacher Education

Volume

38

Issue

11

Pagination

1-16

ISSN

0313-5373

Department/School

Faculty of Education

Publisher

Edith Cowan University

Place of publication

Australia

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Copyright 2013 The Authors

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  • Open

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Other education and training not elsewhere classified

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